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Transgender bathroom fight: AG Shapiro adds Pa. as supporter of teen who sued his Florida school
The lawsuit, which could set nationwide precedent, has been going on for almost four years.
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Ex-Temple dean guilty of fraud: What exactly did Moshe Porat do, and what price will he pay?
After being convicted of falsifying data for Fox Business School rankings, Porat could end up in prison for 25 years. He’ll also likely lose his position as tenured professor.
Kid vaccinations for COVID nearly doubled in Philly over the past two weeks
The city’s rate for 5- to 11-year-olds is still below the national average, but it's catching up.
This Philly couple traded their South Street apartment for life in a van
The duo behind Instagram account @vanziehartlieb says there’s some inherent loneliness in being on the road, but also scenic hikes, mountainscapes — and brand deals.
After 30 years of competing with other events, Philly Pride is moving to a new date
The June LGBTQ festival will no longer conflict with Odunde.
Wawa ranks as Pennsylvania’s largest privately-owned company
Customers spend nearly double the industry average per visit.
A rare and magnificent Mandarin duck is paddling around Pennypack Park
Philly birders are aflutter over the special sight.
Photos: The Philly Zoo is glowing with a million holiday lights
The 25-foot pink flamingo tree is back, thanks to the LumiNature exhibit.